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Permeability (square meters) Low High 10-22 10-20 10-18 10-16 1o-14 10-12 10-10 10-8 Consolidated igneous, metamorphic rock, and solid limestone Shale Sandstone Gravel Sand Silt Clay Soil 10 20 30 40 50 60 Porosity (percent)

Permeability (square meters) Low High 10-22 10-20 10-18 10-16 1o-14 10-12 10-10 10-8 Consolidated igneous, metamorphic rock, and solid limestone Shale Sandstone Gravel Sand Silt Clay Soil 10 20 30 40 50 60 Porosity (percent)

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Permeability (square meters) Low High 10-22 10-20 10-18 10-16 10-14 10-12 10-10 10-8 Consolidated igneous, metamorphic rock, and solid limestone Shale Sandstone Gravel Sand Silt Clay Soil 10 20 30 40 50 60 Porosity (percent)
Transcribed Image Text:Permeability (square meters) Low High 10-22 10-20 10-18 10-16 10-14 10-12 10-10 10-8 Consolidated igneous, metamorphic rock, and solid limestone Shale Sandstone Gravel Sand Silt Clay Soil 10 20 30 40 50 60 Porosity (percent)
Figure 11.2 on page 240 shows both the permeability and porosity on different axes. Clay has high porosity and permeability. Metamorphic rock has a low porosity and permeability. Soil has a low porosity and a high permeability. Sand has a low porosity and a high permeability.
Transcribed Image Text:Figure 11.2 on page 240 shows both the permeability and porosity on different axes. Clay has high porosity and permeability. Metamorphic rock has a low porosity and permeability. Soil has a low porosity and a high permeability. Sand has a low porosity and a high permeability.
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